Cooking-How To’s: Best Microwave Mug Recipes

When you’re a college student you don’t have much to work with in a dorm when you want to cook a meal. That’s why I’ve picked my top two favorite microwave mug recipes to share with you. They’re simple and easy. All you need is a mug and a microwave; something that is a staple in a college dorms. Enjoy!

Microwave MacnCheese in a Mug

Directions:1. Combine the pasta and water in a large mug.
2. Microwave for three minutes, then stir. The water might overflow when its cooking, but don’t worry about that!
3. Repeat this for about 4 more minutes, stirring at each 2-minute interval. The water should absorb completely and the pasta will be cooked through. Check the pasta if it needs another minute or two to cook fully.
4. Remove your mug from the microwave and stir in the milk and cheese. Microwave for another minute.

Microwave mug Brownies

Ingredients:

1 tbs vegetable oil

2 tbs water

1 drop of vanilla extract

3 tbs of granulated sugar

2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tbs all-purpose flour

Directions:

In your mug combine water, oil and vanilla.

Add cocoa powder and mix

Add sugar and mix well

Add flour and mic well

Microwave for about 1 minute. The center should be slightly molten

Check your brownie to see if it’s done by sticking a toothpick in the middle and seeing if it comes out clean.